Hr Generalist I

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position’s primary responsibility will be to successfully manage relationships with the plant’s salary, non-exempt and hourly employees in a manufacturing facility. The position is highly technical in systems, responsible for administration and HR Generalist duties. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, this position will support the operations team in all areas of HR to include:

• Employee Relations
• Staffing & Retention
• Interpersonal Skills
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Change Management
• Training
• Benefits
• Teamwork
• Organizational Effectiveness

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides tactical HR support to manufacturing managers and employees, implementing programs/policies/processes.
• Develops relationships with internal business managers/supervisors to partner in decision-making and resolve issues.
• Demonstrates leadership in employee relations. Coaches managers and employees to continuously improve performance.
• Coordinates the implementation and administration of HR programs and processes, including staffing, performance management, training and development, and employee relations.
• Coordinates the employment of hourly employees to include the job posting process, interviewing and screening.
• Facilitates employee orientation program.
• Ensures compliance with laws/regulations.
• Administers the hourly employee performance management program which includes annual evaluation and disciplinary processes.
• Maintains employee records and documentation to meet VMS Standard Operating Procedures, HR’s Standard Operating Procedures, Federal, State, and Local compliance requirements.
• Enter and maintain employee electronic records in Ultipro, Kronos and the Access database including new hires, transfers and terminations, to include running reports.
• Maintain, run and distribute reports for various departments such as temp hours, employee hours, monthly headcount, manpower, and NA global.
• SAP purchase requests.
• Process pre-hire, new hire documentation, scheduling and provide employees with HR training.
• Review Kronos timesheets each Monday and remit time approval notification to Corporate Payroll.
• Maintain and process payroll exception report to Corporate Payroll for bi-weekly payroll, review pre-check detail and notify of any corrections.
• Provide HR site support as needed for NA Human Resources.
• Complete verification of wages request in a timely manner.
• Maintain the uniform and employee badge process.
• Other duties as assigned and supports other HR functions as needed. This is not an exhaustive list. 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Two years of experience in an administrative duties, payroll experience a plus. Technically driven. Detail orientated, good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Advanced computer skills; Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, general knowledge of web base programs a plus. Must be able to maintain a level confidentiality equal to the position.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources required.
• Experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting a plus.
• PHR or currently Studying for PHR a plus.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state employment / labor laws.
• Knowledge of union avoidance in a large hourly workforce environment, a plus.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Directability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Technically Driven/Digitalization
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change
• High attention to detail
• Change Agent
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reliability/Dependable
• Sound Judgment